SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS

Are you ready for some fall crisp cool weather, swirling leaves, red skies...
AND, very special events at our very own Dragon? Come join us to help celebrate -

Friday, September 4, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
The Wild Side of Irvington

Join us for Irvington's First Friday event. This exhibition brings together a diverse range of work featuring 5 artists who explore the natural side of Irvington—Cynthia Blasingham, painter and printmaker; Marti Icenogle, printmaker; Miranda Marsico, photographer; Kris May, anime artist and Kathy Thompson, painter. Just as Hoosier writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter trudged through the Limberlost Swamp, these local artists have trekked through the parks, gardens and yards of Irvington in search of inspiration for their artistic creations to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stratton-Porter’s classic novel The Girl of the Limberlost.

Saturday, September 12, Noon – 6 pm
Blooming Dragon Emporium is Participating in the Gene Stratton Porter Festival
Historic Irvington in Indianapolis hosts the Gene Stratton Porter Festival with many of Irvington’s businesses and organizations joining in the celebration with art, films, readings, crafts, presentations and special food offerings. At Blooming Dragon Emporium, the artists of the Wild Side of Irvington exhibition (listed above) will be on hand to discuss their art and inspirations.

The Wild Side of Irvington show closes at 6 pm on September 12.

Artist of the Month - Kristin Radakovitz of RadWear

Kristin says: I have always loved to make art of any kind, I began drawing as soon as I could hold a pencil and later received a B.A. in studio oil painting from Indiana University. I also loved to play dress up and play with style. I recently have combined my love for style and creating art by creating RadWear, my line of clothing and accessories. I especially love to use recycled material from old clothes and hats and make them into something new and colorful.



One of my favorite new products is what I call an urban tool belt, which is a cute and one of a kind pocket belt that helps you carry stuff while keeping your hands free.

I call my line RadWear because although my last name is Radakovits, it also contains the words RAD WE AR, reminding us that we're all RAD people, whose expression through clothing can be as bright, bold and as beautiful as we want it to be.